You've been injured in an accident. You've already been to the doctor and you might even be waiting to go into surgery. You've had a few calls with your insurance agency and you've been in contact with the other party once or twice. Now, you're asking yourself about...
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Car Accidents
Are there time limitations?
When you are involved in an accident, things can move quickly. You might have to deal with major life changes and even time in the hospital. As your life changes, you might not prioritize getting to see a lawyer. You do not, however, have time to sit around and wait...
Do I Need an Attorney if I Was Offered a Settlement by the At-Fault Driver’s Insurance Company?
Evaluating the Need for Legal Representation After Receiving a Settlement Offer Deciding whether to accept a settlement from the at-fault driver's insurance company or to hire an attorney for representation is a pivotal choice that can significantly impact your...
What If the Other Driver Caused the Accident Because They Did Not Maintain Their Vehicle?
Every driver is responsible for maintaining their vehicle. If they do not, they can certainly be deemed liable if their negligence causes an accident. Let’s explore some common types of accidents that can be caused by poor vehicle maintenance, and how liability is...
What If the Other Driver Was Fatigued or Fell Asleep at the Wheel?
A shocking one in 25 drivers aged 18 and older report having fallen asleep while driving in the previous 30 days, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that fatigued driving caused 72,000...
Proving Cell Phone Liability for Auto Accidents in Arizona
In 2015, 3,477 people were killed and 391,000 were injured in auto collisions involving distracted drivers. Cell phones are a common and pervasive cause of distracted driving. At any given daylight moment, an estimated 542,000 drivers are using handheld cell phones....
Social Host Responsibility: What You Need To Know
https://vimeo.com/196011113 Video Transcription Happy New Year 2016-2017, but before you pop the champagne, we've got some important information for you to know. So you've got the kids in for the holidays and you're gonna have a big party. And what do you normally...
Chicago Red Light Attorneys
According to American Traffic Solutions (ATS), an average of two people die a day due to red-light running accidents in the United States. This equates to $378 million lost in costs due to red-light running fatalities each month. Private insurers pay approximately 50...
Personal Injury Roadmap
VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION So you've been in an accident. At this point, you're probably scared, you're confused, you're nervous, you're focused on your medical treatment, and you have probably a lot of questions about the legal system. In this segment we're gonna look at...
What do I do after I’ve been in an auto accident?
Getting in a car crash can be serious. Get expert advice on what to do after you've been an auto accident. Your head is spinning. You might feel aches and pains. You're trying to put together what just happened. You're scared. You've just been in a car crash. While...
A HAPPY NEW YEAR STARTS WITH A KNOWLEDGEABLE SOCIAL HOST
The Lamber Goodnow Team Wishes You an Amazing 2016 and Encourages You to Celebrate Responsibly, Which Means Having a Plan In Place Before The Party Starts Happy New Year, 2016 from the team at Lamber Goodnow! And as 2015 fades into the rearview mirror, here’s a...
Mean Streets Are Getting Even Meaner
If you drive in Phoenix, AZ, you already know all too well that it’s a dangerous town to maneuver in. Vast urban sprawl and lengthy commutes mean a lethal mix of high-speed driving combined with stop-and-start traffic, and statistically speaking, even if you’re a...
Your Small Business & Distracted Driving Don’t Mix
We’ve all been there. You’re in a hurry, late for an appointment and suddenly, you find yourself behind that car, driving erratically, or just super slow. Inevitably, as you’re able to make your way around them, the driver is either talking or texting on their phone....
Undercover police ruse: Are some drivers really that oblivious?
Unquestionably, Arizona bucks the national trend -- indeed, the intractable reality -- regarding motorists' use of cell phones while driving. As noted in an online overview of state sanctions imposed upon violators, well, they're really aren't many to speak of. For...
Why PTSD is important in car accident awards
While we applaud Tracy Morgan’s settlement with Wal-Mart after many months of posturing and negotiations, we also understand that he still has a ways to go in his recovery. For those who may not remember, Morgan spent a few weeks in the hospital before going to a...
Road rage and young drivers
As we have noted in a number of our posts, the summer is the best time of year for young drivers. There’s no school, so there is more time to drive around and hang out with friends. However, graduated licensing rules are in effect for young drivers, which is supposed...
What are the most common accident injuries
With the summer driving season beginning in earnest, we have focused a number of our posts on how drivers can stay out of accidents. However, we know that life happens, and accidents occur. Combined with the potential for defects, the number of injuries in car...
Wal-Mart and Tracy Morgan reach settlement
One of the most notorious and deadly truck accidents from 2014 appears to be nearing resolution. As we highlighted last fall, the truck accident involving a semi-truck owned by Wal-Mart crashed into a limousine van that comedian Tracy Morgan and several others were...
Should parents have summer driving discussions with their kids
In Arizona, the summer seems to last all year; but the reality is that summer vacation really defines how young drivers embrace their new found freedom. Without having to go to school, there is more time to hang out with friends, earn spending money through part-time...
Safe driving tips for teens during graduation season
In a prior post, we highlighted the excitement that teen drivers may have about going to the prom with friends, or with someone they had been pining over for months. With the end of the school year coming soon, the excitement about prom is likely turning to...